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TSD Custom Pickleball Paddles is the future of the fastest growing sport in America. Using advanced materials and breakthroughs in design, TSD challenges traditional off the shelf paddles. By enabling each player to design the perfect paddle for their game, TSD gives athletes new confidence to perform their best.

Featured paddles

Core: Polymer / Surface: Composite
Price: $75.00

Athena pickleball paddle is made for players who want a very light extra long handled one with a lot of whip and power and that’s all sweet spot.

Core: Nomex / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Kratos B Special Edition combines a powerful 10.5mm Nomex core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface, delivering explosive pop, maximum spin, and precise control

Core: Nomex / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Kratos 2 B Special Edition pairs a crisp 10.5mm Nomex core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface for explosive power, maximum spin, and controlled precision.

Core: Polymer / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Kratos H Special Edition blends a 16mm polymer core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface for the ultimate balance of power, control, and spin.

Core: Polymer / Surface: Carbon Fiber
Price: $200.00 Regular Price: $275.00 Save: $75.00

The Chaos H Special Edition pairs a 16mm polymer core with a carbon fiber diamond weave surface for a soft, controlled feel with added spin and reliable power.

INSIDER INFORMATION PADDLE COMPANIES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW: THE TRUTH ABOUT PICKLEBALL PADDLES

Historically, paddle manufacturers have been selling you paddles that are easy and cheap for them to produce. Then they tell you a story about how “it’s the best paddle ever for you”.
We’re going to teach you how YOU can decide what’s best for YOU AND YOUR GAME.

Here’s the most basic information you need to make your first, and most important, decision when choosing your paddle.

What`s in your paddle?

SO, now you are armed with the truth about paddles!

Hooray for you! You are now ready to get rid of all those “not-so-good guesses” taking space in your bag and replace them with an educated decision that will improve your game, raise your confidence and make your overall pickleball experience even better!   Can’t wait to see you on the courts!

Third Shot Drop BLOG

How to Handle a Slice Return
January 29 2026

How to Handle a Slice Return

There’s a sinking feeling that comes from seeing an opponent set up to take a monster hack at a slice return. We’ve all been there. Hit correctly, this shot can present a rash of problems. It’s hard to drop and easy to pop up. So what do you do?

This One Shot Will Win You 3 Points Per Game
January 22 2026

This One Shot Will Win You 3 Points Per Game

Here’s the stone-cold truth about advanced pickleball in 2026: you can survive using the same bag of shots you’ve relied on for years. But to thrive, to dictate points and win high-level games, you need to improve your skills and add new shots. All the time. Take this one, for example: The aggressive third-shot roll drop.

How to Win a Pickleball Tournament
January 15 2026

How to Win a Pickleball Tournament

Kyle Koszuta had a big 2025 on the APP Tour. So big, the dude just announced a new paddle deal with Friday Pickleball. In a new video, he gave some illuminating advice on how he was able to go so deep in so many big tournaments.

The 1-2 Trap for Clean Kitchen Winners
January 13 2026

The 1-2 Trap for Clean Kitchen Winners

There are few PPA pros playing with more confidence right now than Eric Oncins. Coming off a stellar 2025 season, it’s no wonder he’s a nominee for The 120/Life Dink Awards Breakout Player of the Year. So when he hits a court with APP standout Tanner Tomassi to talk speeding up off the bounce, you best listen.

From Our Members

Testimonial from Sally
July 18 2023

Testimonial from Sally

Hi Jack!

I just want to let you know I haven't forgotten about you and returning the demo paddles. We've had a lot of rain here in Michigan but have been able to get out to try the paddles a few times just the same. My daughter and I definitely will each be ordering paddles and my brother as well...

Testimonial from Ed
April 04 2023

Testimonial from Ed

Jack

Thanks for the upgrade allowance.

The Chaos H Special Edition with Polymer Core and carbon fiber diamond weave surface has made a significant difference in my game.

Testimonial from Lawrence
February 27 2023

Testimonial from Lawrence

Jack this is Lawrence from Florida. I used the new Kratos H Special Edition paddle all morning. The carbon fiber diamond weave is incredible.